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New Artists Records
All available releases by New Artists Records sorted by release date – latest first.
Jessica Jones Quartet | Word
Lou Grassi, Tony Jones, Jessica Jones, Dayna Stephens | featuring Candace Jones
Connie Crothers and Bill Payne | Conversations
“Rather than a high-energy blowout, these collaborations leave space, are generally thoughtful and feature close communication between the two musicians, whether they are echoing each others thoughts or offering a pair of contrasting voices.” — Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene
Connie Crothers Quartet | Music Is A Place
They may have started as members of the Lennie Tristano school of jazz, but the members of this highly evolved and polished quartet, as much a collective as the band of pianist Crothers, has ventured far beyond the tenets of Tristano.
Dori Levine & Ed Littman | click
“Click is a testament to approaching music with a sense of humor and fearlessness, and duo has achieved some fine results.” — Joe Knipes, Jazz Improv Magazine
Connie Crothers Quintet | Live Outpost Performance Space Albuquerque, New Mexico
“From piece to piece the music moves smoothly from accurate melodies to intense interaction then soft and mysterious textures that allow poet Mark Weber’s poetry to come through.” — Francis Lo Kee , All About Jazz / New York
Lonnie Leibowitz | Terra’s Ascension
“Leibowitz is all over the keyboard, exploring as many registers and moods as possible.” — Jason Bivins, Cadence Magazine June 2005
Jessica Jones Quartet | Nod
“The Joneses planned Nod as a tribute to the jazz guys (and gals) in the lineage. The result is an approachable, intriguing album, full of surprise and positive energy.” — Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes
Connie Crothers and Bud Tristano | Primal Elegance
“This duet is a highly stimulating experience where two opposing forces meet on a battlefield and resolve the conflict with their unifying communicative skills. Although heavy in heart, this match is an uplifting example of creative improvised art.” Frank Rubolino, One Final Note
Ace Yamashita | Dhamma
Yamashita gives a solo guitar performance where he mixes his sensitive style of Western playing with aural images of the Orient. it is a totally improvised session that finds him in a reflective, introspective mood.
Virg Dzurinko | Fun City
Dzurinko’s piano playing is honest, heartfelt and builds increasingly rich textures. — Scott Yanow, All Music Guide To Jazz
A New Artists Sampler | Notes from New York
“NOTES FROM NEW YORK” is a sampler of the New Artists’ catalog, not so much a “greatest hits” collection, as an overview that features virtually all the talented musicians that have recorded for the label.
Harry Schulz | Havin’ a Ball
“Havin’ A Ball” was recorded with guitarist Andy Fite, bassist Rich Califano and drummer Roger Mancuso. It includes some original tunes co-written with Andy Fite.
Dori Levine and Michael Levy | KOO-KOO
“As a team, these two are captivating in their moodiness. They raise the level of Jazz vocal originality several notches and are definitely worth hearing.” – Frank Rubolino, Cadence Magazine
Liz Gorrill | For the Beauty of the Earth
“Liz Gorrill’s solo piano outing manages to be abstract, rhythmic, unpredictable, bluesy and purposeful at the same time. There are moments during this fascinating performance when it sounds as if she has three hands!” — Scott Yanow, All Music Guide To Jazz
Carol Liebowitz and Andy Fite | Time On My Hands
“The Warm voice of Carol Liebowitz interacts closely with guitarist Andy Fite.” — Scott Yanow, All Music Guide To Jazz
“… lovers of these songs who are not afraid of a little adventure, as well as guitar aficionados, should check this out.” — David Dupont, Cadence
Bob Casanova with Connie Crothers | Just for the Joy of It
“Casanova and Crothers have created a moving album that weds an atypical vocal style with creative piano improvisations. It was a treat to hear. They achieve a whole new level of originality.” — Frank Rubolino, Cadence
Connie Crothers – Lenny Popkin Quartet | Session
“The quartet taps different energy levels and creates distinctive textures, so expect a performance that will fully involve your musical sensibilities.” — Lois Moody, Jazz News
Connie Crothers | Music from Everyday Life
While one would expect her own compositions to be freeform vehicles, I was surprised and impressed by the way Crothers approached the standards. — Frank Rubolino
Connie Crothers and Roger Mancuso | Deep Into The Center
“…abstract harmonically and rhythmically swirling improvisations, expertly played…” — Michael Rosenstein, Cadence
